Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Jansport Odyssey
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Jansport Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby, 840 Junior Ballistic Nylon |
Jansport Odyssey
| Capacity | 39 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×35×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Jansport Odyssey
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top zip on the Jansport Odyssey.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top on the Jansport Odyssey.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Hideable on the Jansport Odyssey.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 15in on the Jansport Odyssey.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 5 on the Jansport Odyssey.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Jansport Odyssey.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 4 accept both. 177 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Jansport Odyssey.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs Jansport Odyssey Carry-On Backpacks
When it comes to carry-on backpacks, both the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Jansport Odyssey promise durability and functionality - but each in its own unique way. The taller, narrower Tarahumara is a lightweight marvel, tipping the scales at a mere 0.7 pounds. This is almost half the weight of the 1.3 pound Jansport Odyssey, an advantage certainly felt on long hiking or travel days. However, the more compact Odyssey boasts a generous 39 liters of capacity - over twice the 16 liters offered by the Tarahumara. In terms of versatility, the Tarahumara is a clear winner with its 100% airline compatibility.
Here's a brief summary of the differences:
- Weight: Tarahumara is lighter at 0.7 lbs while Odyssey weighs 1.3 lbs.
- Size & Capacity: Tarahumara is taller but has less capacity (16 liters) compared to the Odyssey (39 liters).
- Airline compatibility: Tarahumara is compatible with 100% of airlines, while Odyssey only works with 19%.
- Build and material: The Tarahumara is made of sturdy 500D Cordura, whereas the Odyssey utilizes a combination of 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby, and 840 Junior Ballistic Nylon.
- Added features: Tarahumara lacks a laptop compartment, a feature available in the Odyssey (up to 15 inches laptop size).
Reviewers have generously praised the craftsmanship and quality of the Tarahumara, with one touting its capacious interior as akin to the vastness of the Tardis. Others emphasize its perfect size, great build quality, and the convenient center zip, traits that make it an ideal day pack.
Meanwhile, the Odyssey has its own merits. Aside from the lifetime warranty, users love the high organization it offers, the comfortable back padding and ergonomic S-Curve shoulder straps - perfect for longer usage. Plus, its more affordable price point makes it more accessible to budget-conscious backpackers. In short, both backpacks offer unique benefits tailored to different types of travelers, adventurers, and everyday users. The best choice primarily depends on individual needs and preferences.